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- Girl's Silk Coat, circa 1880 -
- circa 1880
- Collections - Artifact
Girl's Silk Coat, circa 1880
- Christian Dior Afternoon Ensemble, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1950 -
- 1950
- Collections - Artifact
Christian Dior Afternoon Ensemble, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1950
- Evening Coat, Worn by Catherine Prindle Roddis, circa 1938 -
- circa 1938
- Collections - Artifact
Evening Coat, Worn by Catherine Prindle Roddis, circa 1938
- Larkin Company Catalog, "Stylish Wearing Apparel Given as Premiums with the Larkin Products," Spring/Summer 1908 - John D. Larkin established a soap manufacturing company in 1875. He hired his brother-in-law, Elbert Hubbard, as a salesman. Hubbard developed "The Larkin Idea," a plan that sold goods directly to consumers through mail-order catalogs and offered incentivizing giveaways. It was a success. By the early 1900s, Larkin's catalogs contained pages of products and even more pages of premiums from which customers could choose.
- 1908
- Collections - Artifact
Larkin Company Catalog, "Stylish Wearing Apparel Given as Premiums with the Larkin Products," Spring/Summer 1908
John D. Larkin established a soap manufacturing company in 1875. He hired his brother-in-law, Elbert Hubbard, as a salesman. Hubbard developed "The Larkin Idea," a plan that sold goods directly to consumers through mail-order catalogs and offered incentivizing giveaways. It was a success. By the early 1900s, Larkin's catalogs contained pages of products and even more pages of premiums from which customers could choose.
- Hallmark "Snow Girl" Christmas Ornament, 2000 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2000
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Snow Girl" Christmas Ornament, 2000
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Coat, Designed by Bonnie Cashin, 1965-1972 -
- 1965-1972
- Collections - Artifact
Coat, Designed by Bonnie Cashin, 1965-1972
- Jerry Unser Motor Company Lab Coat Worn by Bobby Unser, circa 1960 - Jerry Unser established his auto repair garage in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1936. All four of his sons -- Jerry Jr., Louie, Bobby, and Al -- worked in the business at some point. Bobby Unser used this shop coat while running the garage around 1960, before his racing success allowed him to make driving a full-time career.
- circa 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Jerry Unser Motor Company Lab Coat Worn by Bobby Unser, circa 1960
Jerry Unser established his auto repair garage in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1936. All four of his sons -- Jerry Jr., Louie, Bobby, and Al -- worked in the business at some point. Bobby Unser used this shop coat while running the garage around 1960, before his racing success allowed him to make driving a full-time career.
- Driving Duster, circa 1915 - New leisure activities like driving required new clothes. Drivers protected themselves from the dirt and dust of unpaved roads with long overcoats called dusters. This high-end duster was owned by Willis C. Ward, heir to a wealthy Michigan lumber family.
- circa 1915
- Collections - Artifact
Driving Duster, circa 1915
New leisure activities like driving required new clothes. Drivers protected themselves from the dirt and dust of unpaved roads with long overcoats called dusters. This high-end duster was owned by Willis C. Ward, heir to a wealthy Michigan lumber family.
- Christian Dior Coat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone -
- Collections - Artifact
Christian Dior Coat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone
- Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Aurore," 1955 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Aurore," 1955
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.